To soften; to make tender
To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.
To appease (anger), pacify, gain the good will of.
To moderate or relax; to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of; to soften.
To make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.
To relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.